My 15 year old poodle has suddenly started hunching her hind legs forward and is in pain. She is drinking and eating, but hasnt passed any stools
My 15 year old poodle has suddenly started hunching her hind legs forward and is in pain. She is drinking and eating, but hasnt passed any stools
Experienced Advisor Greg Martinez DVM says:
November 22nd, 2008 at 07:59 AM
She probably has back pain and can't pass any stool because it hurts to squat
You can try one half of an aspirin for a few days or antiinflammatories like deramax or rimadyl daily if her back is troubling her.
If it continues take her to a vet
User says:
November 22nd, 2008 at 09:47 AM
Thank you for your reply, since my post have taken her for a walk and she did pass some hard stools, she then seemed to perk up somewhat. Still not back to her old self but much better than earlir. Thank you, will keep an eye on her
Experienced Advisor Greg Martinez DVM says:
November 23rd, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Glad she feels better, tough to get old!
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